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President Mahama, former Presidents, dignitaries to attend Apostle Kwadwo Safo's funeral – Family confirms
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In a statement issued by the family, it said that following initial discussions surrounding succession matters, all differences had been put behind them and that they were now singularly focused on celebrating the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of one of Ghana's greatest innovators, visionaries and nation-buildersAccording to the family, the burial ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region—the industrial hub established by the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, where his vision of a wholly Ghanaian automobile manufacturing industry took shape.
The family announced that the national funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Black Star Square (Independence Square) in Accra, where tens of thousands of mourners from across Ghana and abroad are expected to gather to pay their final respects.
In a rare parliamentary honour, the Speaker has directed that a statement be made on the floor of Parliament in memory of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, with members from both sides expected to pay tribute to his extraordinary contributions to Ghana's industrial, scientific and technological advancement.
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